Hancock Middle-Senior High School, also known as Hancock High, is a public middle/high school in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its principal is Jenny Ruppenthal. It enrolls 262 students as of 2016 and School Day is 8:30 to 3:30.
Serving 255 students in grades 6-12, Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hancock Middle Senior High School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Hancock Middle Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
95%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Middle Senior High School's ranking?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is ranked #625 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hancock Middle Senior High School often compared to?
Hancock Middle Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Middle School, Clear Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Middle Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School?
255 students attend Hancock Middle Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hancock Middle Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Middle Senior High School?
Hancock Middle Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock Middle Senior High School offer ?
Hancock Middle Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hancock Middle Senior High School part of?
Hancock Middle Senior High School is part of Washington County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2014
it is a good school, just not that many extra activities that people would actually enjoy. I'm being painfully honest here. And activities that some really want, not many others do. So those don't have a good outcome.
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